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Behind-The-Scenes: How MOOCs Are Getting Money
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A new chart details how MOOCs are getting money, from where, and the many players behind the scenes.
New MOOC ‘Instreamia’ Offers Language Learning With A Twist
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There's a new MOOC on the block and it's getting ready to help you learn Spanish and perhaps another language in the future.
2 Potential Scenarios For Online Professional Development
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The big news is about online professional development. But it's nothing new. In fact, the newest model is already outdated.
5 MOOCs Teachers Should Take As Students
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MOOCs may or may not save higher education, and if they save it they may further widen the gap between elite and lesser-known schools. They may also reinforce existing achievement gaps for students. As massive open online courses continue to evolve, however, educators need to know what they are and how they are changing the education landscape.
30 Young Leaders Worth Following On Twitter
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We hear from older CEOs and executives all the time. But who are the young leaders worth following on Twitter and what are they up to?
30 Young Leaders Of Education Worth Knowing About
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Towards the end of the year, Forbes puts out a number of lists called the '30 Under 30' in multiple categories. These lists showcase what Forbes describes as "the young disruptors, innovators and entrepreneurs on our annual listing of the 30 under 30 are impatient to change the world."
Big Names And Big Ideas Are Coming To Ohio EdTech Conference
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This year, the Ohio Educational Technology Conference, one of the largest in the nation, celebrates its 15th year.
What MOOCs Will, Won’t, and Might Do
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Ivy League school officials suggest that one of the biggest impacts of massive online open courses – MOOCs – could be a renewed focus on teaching over research at elite American universities.
New WordPress Plugin Lets You Build Your Own Online School
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Ever wanted to build your own online school? A new Wordpress plugin called Sensei by WooThemes might be a good place to start.
The 11 Most Popular Open Online Courses
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it seems that courses taught by celebrities are some of the most-watched MOOCs so far. Here's a look at some of the most popular open online courses.
The 20+ Apps To Know About In 2013
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What are the biggest apps to know about in the upcoming year? Our friends at Education Dive have assembled a useful list!
8 Trendsetting Online Courses You Should Enroll In
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The courses will be available to anyone with a computer and Internet access. Upon completion of a course, most universities will offer certifications at the discretion of the professor and the college.
StudyHall Is A New Peer-To-Peer Learning Platform
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StudyHall flips the traditional learning model, putting collaboration and productivity tools in the hands of students.
How To Find The Best Open Course Materials
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If you're looking for the fastest way to find the best open course materials, you're in luck. This is a handy resource designed to save you time.
15 Free Learning Sites You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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It can be hard to keep up with the ever-growing list of free educational sites out there, much less distinguish which ones will best meet your needs and help you learn skills you really need without shelling out big bucks.
How In-Person Meetups Are Fixing The Problem With MOOCs
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A few weeks ago, I signed up for a Coursera class – a massive open online course, or MOOC - a month ago and signed on to watch my first lecture this past week. Then, I dropped out (or, more politely, "unenrolled.") Why?
